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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
TOa Is.

In most districts of Great Britain
toads are moderately numerous-more
numerous, indeed, than might be i'm
agined, for they are not animals that
court publicity. In the face of this it
is rather surprising to hear that toads
are now being imported into this coun-
try from Austria. They are packed in
wooden boxes filled with moss, and on
their arrival fetch as much as from $l5
to $40 per 100. Toads have long been
an article of commerce here; in most
well-ordered gardens the visitor will
occasionally be startled by quaint
apparition on the pathway, putting like
an asthmatic old gentleman, and the
suburban market-gardeners and nur-
serymen very frequently have them in
their frames and greenhouses and about
their grounds. But until recently our
horticulturists have been satisfied with
the exertions of the native toads in
Kidding them of slugs, grubs, and
noxious insects. 1t is possible that the
Austrian toad may be larger and more
voracious than ours, and this may eX-
plain the fact of its importation. At
present it does not seem to have put
III an appearance at Covent Garden,
where stock of toads and green frogs
is usually kept. AT any rate the new
visitant, if only as useful as the native
animal, deserves hearty welcome as
a cheap and useful ally of the gar
dener, for not only does the toad live
to an extreme old age but it has the
unusual merit of finding it's own prov
ender and lodging. And beyond this,
it has much more good-nature in it
than its forbidding exterior would seem
to indicate, and has frequently become
so tame as to come at call or even at
the sound of whistle. - London
Globe
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
COck.Fighting i'm Macas Sar.

The spurs used were about three
inches long, and made of the blades of
raZors ground down to excessive thin
ness. With such weapons there is but
little cruelty in the affair. We waited
to see main fought before we left
The King and other royal personages
made their bets, the combatants were
placed opposite to one another, they
made two feints, and in less than half
dozen seconds the vanquished bird
lay motionless ON the ground Had he
met his fate legitimately at the hands
of the poulterer his death could not
have been more rapidly effected. - The
Cruise of the Mdrchesd.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
How to Select a Wife.

good temper are the four essentials for a
good wife. These are the indispensables
After them come the minor advantages OF
good looks, accomplishments, family posi-
ton, etc. With the first four, marie life
will be comfortable and happy. Lacking
either it will be in more or less degree q fall
ure. Upon good health depends largely good
temper and good looks, and to some extent
good sense also, as the best mind must be
affected moro or less by the weaknesses and
whims attendant on frail health. Young man,
your wife is falling into a state of invadid-
ism, first Of all try TO restore her TO health II
she is troubled with debilitating female weak
nessee, buy DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. IL will euro her.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
Fishing OH Sunday.

An act Of the reign of George III.
authorizes the confscation of any
herring-net set or hauled in any
river or loch in Scotland, or within two
leagues of the coast of that portion of
the kingdom, between midnight on Sat-
urday and midnight on Sunday. This
statute is no longer to remain-as it
seems to have become-a dead-letter.
The Scotch Fishery Board have dug it
up, brought it to the notice of fisher
men, and instructed commanders of
fishing cruisers to see that it is duly
observed. Truth.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
A Popular ThOroughfare.

Tho Wisconsin Central Line, although Q
comparatively new factor in tho railroad sys-
TENS of the Northwest has acquired an envi-
able popularity. Through careful attention
to details, its service is as near perfection as
might DO looked for The train attendants
seem to regard their trusts as individual
property and a. result the public is served
par-excel ence The road now runs solid
through fast trains between Chicago, Milwau-
kec, st Paul and Minneapolis with Pulman's
best and unequllled dining cars; it also runs
through, solid Shoppers between Chicago, Ash
land, Duluth and the famous mining regions
of Northern Wisconsin and Michigan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
About Lamps.

Don't have in every room beautiful
lamp, softened and shaded SO that it is
"iust light enough to see how dark it
is" The "dim religious light" is be-
coming and aesthetic, but somewhere
wherever the most reading is done
we want good, strong light. / have
in my mind picture of a great six-foot
man whom l know, wandering help
lessly around, from one shaded, lace
trimmed lamp to another, trying ito
find a lamp without a petticoat," by
which to read his evening paper. Let
the useful German student, or the Ar
gand drop-light, hold a place of honor,
especially ii there are very young or
old eyes to bend over the printed page.
There are many lamps, beautiful to
tighten dark corner, that are useless
on q comfortable. There has been a
sH,ecies of carved brass shades invented
lately, set here and there with great
bull's-eyes of colored glass Beware
of it, It is fair to look on, but difficult
to read by. First, the light through
the red bull's-eye will smite your long
suffering optic. and if you dodge that,
it is only to fall into the more pensive
blue. After prancing around one of
these shades q whole evening, l went
TO bed and dreamed 1 was looking at
fireworks all night.
Rose is the prettiest all-over color
for shade, and yellow next; blue is
apt to make people look little ghast-
Nv. There are all kinds of crocheted,
silk, ribbon, lace and paper shades, but
they all lose their color before long if
put on next to the glass shade, and
then they look so scorched and forlorn,
and show so plainly that they shave
On better days." that one regrets the
time spent in making them. saw
some pretty shades lately made ofpink
and yellow Grape. They were just big
circles of the Grape, with hole cut in
the middle for the chimney and top of
the shade. The lower edge was trim
med with lace. They fell in soft folds,
and shaded q lamp without extinguish-
ing it, Now word as to the care of
lamps, which few servants understand.
They should be kept perfectly clean.
and filled every day. The wick should
be rubbed off, not cut, and the chin
news washed, whonever they are the
least smoked, with o little ammonia
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
AN ugly complexion made Nellie a fright,

Hef fnce WAS All pllnpIy hnu fed,
Though her features were good and her blue
eyes were bright,
what plain girl is Nellie" they said.
But now, ms by magic, plain Nellie has grown
AS fair as an artists bright dream;
Her face is sweet as the flower new-blown,
Her checks are like peaches and cream.
As Nellie walks out in the fair morning light.
Her beauty attracts every eye,
And rs for the people who called her fright,
why, Nellie is handsome, they cry.
And the reason of the change Is that Nellie
took Or Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
which regulated her liver, cleared her COM
plexion, made her blood pure, her breath
sweet, her face fair and rosy, and removed
the defects that had obscured her beauty.
Sold by druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21

Consumption, and wasting in children, Scotts
Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypo-
phosphites is most valuable food and medi-
cine. 1t creates an appetite for food, strength
ems the nervous system, and builds up the
body Please read: 81 tried Scot's Emulsion
on young man whom physicians at times
gave up hope. Since he began using the
Emulsion his cough has ceased, gained flesh
and strength, and from all Appearances his
life Will be prolonged many years. John
SULLIVAN, Hospital Steward, Morganza, Pa
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21

llIIIv WORK FOR ANOTHER, or ON smn1l
VIII salary2 Why continue working q
VIII WORKOUT farm? Why try to secure n
living from such high-prced or heavily mort
not start for yourself? Why not secure mt once
some OF the low-priced but very fertile and.
well-located lands adjacent to railroads now to
and Minnesota, where you can mako n larger
net profit per acre than the high-priced or
worn-out land you now occupy Why not GO
self, or at least obtain further inform ntion, "A
which will be sent free, IL you will address
c. II. WARREN, Gen. Pass. Agt., St Paul,
MINI.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
One Who Loves Naughty Things.

The small child is to the front again.
He had been naughty. The naughti-
ness of youth and the naughtiness of
age are widely different.
"If you do that nobody will love
you, the tender mother told him.
~'Tain't so; / know one who'll like
me-" he answered.
"Who?"
Satan. He likes the bad ones" -
San Francisco Chronicle.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21

The possessions of the German East
African Company include an area of
3O0,O German-that is, rather more
than 100000 English-squMe miles,
equal to the aggregate areas of France.
Germany, and the Austro- Hungarian
Empire.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
She Favored Protection.

He was member of the Tariff Club,
and was favorite with his landlady S
daughter.
"Are you in favor OF protection ?" he
said to the young lady one evening
after club meeting
Eyes, Harry" she responded, so ten
derby that the young man handed in
his resignation the very next day
Washington Criti'.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21

To THE untrue man the whole uni
verse is false-it shrinks to nothing in
his grasp; and he himself, in as far as
he shows himself in false light, be-
becomes a shadow, or, indeed, ceases to
exist
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
A Sharp Traveller.

Train Robber ION Texas express)-
Shell out now, quick.
Passenger-All my money is in this
sachel.
open it."
~Look."
AL in silver dollarsl Keep it. We
amt no draymen.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
Hebrews In Gotham.

1t is curious fact that one out of
every nine persons you meet on Broad
way is q Hebrew. They number in
this city about 10000, and with their
wealth and intelligence, if ever or
gained politically as q party, would
exert q very strong, if not controlling,
influence on local politics. York
HoroI1
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21

and water, which clears them instant
ly. There is nothing that will reward
your care more, for pretty. we'll
trimmed lamp lends beauty to a whole
room, while q smoky, bad-smelling one
will destroy an entire evenings pleas
ure. Congr, nationalist.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
Consumption surely Cured.

To the Editor Please inform your readers
that / have positive remedy for the above
named disease. BY its timely use thousands oil
hopeless cases have been permanently cured.
shall be glad TO send two bottles of my remedy
FREE to any of your readers who have consump-
ton IL they will send me their Express and
y. o. address. Respectfully.
Il. A. SI,OCUM, NJ. c.. Isl Pearl ST., N. Y.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21

PEOPLE who are not acquainted with
grief never saw a superior man show
swomar how to sharpen lead pencil.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21

You should never tease blackbirds.
They are apt to get raven mad.-Pitts-
burg Chronicle.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21

THERE is one tie-up that everyone can
approve of, and that Is marriag DO ston
BOSt.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21

PIERCE's Pleasant Purgative Pellets Possess
Powerful Potency, Pass Painlessly, Promote
Physical Prosperity.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
ForThroat Diseases and Coughs

use BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs Like all
really good things, they are initiated. The
genuine are sold only ia 6oIeS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21

Hence, the force ofthe following voluntary let
ter, which is based upon the conscientious con-
viction formed from the long and cautious
experience of leading drug house of Boston,
represents in every line a most important
and valued revelation: "Boston July IL,
lSs7.-The Charles A. Vogeler Co.-Gentle-
men: Many preparations are placed before
the public, and for time at least they have
q large but temporary sale-large, because Of
the extensive advertising; temporary as the
suffering class soon realize that the com
pound possesses but little merit. Not so with
St. Jacobs Oil. Its success has been constant
from the start, and to-day we regard il as one
of those standard remedies that our trade
consider as absolutely essential to always
carry in their stock. Personal experience
and the good words of the druggists of New
England all tend to prove that each year will
add to its sale and well deserved popularity.
Signed, Dooittle & Smith, Taking the
many cases Of cure published by the pro-
prietors, examples are given of its unvarying
effects in the worst chronic cases, and there
is nothing in trade which can approach its
efficacy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
In General Debility, Emaciation,

A NEGRO barber-shop must be great
place for wool gathering.-Puck.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21

WHEN man gets hat on credit is he not
over his ears in debt Puck.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21

There is really no

~'~ - iSoiiy hV
profit in recon-
mending the worth
less, for the reac-
ton in the minds
Of those who buy
and are deceived is
pointedly against
everything sold by
4 4
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21

Do you feel duh. languid, low-sprited, lfe-
less, and indescribably miserable, both physi-
cally and mentally; experience a sense or
fullness or bloating after eating, or OF gone
ness" or emptiness of stomach in the morn
ing, tongue coated, bitter or bad taste in
headaches, blurred eyes,ght, floating spccks"
before the eyes. nervous prostitution or ex-
haustion, irritability of temper. hot nushes,
alternating with chilly sensations, sharp,
feet, drowsiness after meals, wakefuluess, or
disturbed and undressing sleep, constant,
indescribablo feeling OF dread, or or impend-
ing calamity?
If you have all, or any considerable number
of these symptoms, you are suffering from
Bilious Dyspepsia or Torpid Liver, associated
with Dyspepsia, or Indigestion. The more
complicated your disease has become, tho
greater the number and diversity of symp-
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
will subdue IL, II taken according TO direc.
tons for reasonable length OF time. III not
cured, complications multiply and Consump-
ton of the Lungs, Skin Diseases, Heart Disease,
rheumatism, Kidney Disease, or other grave
maladies are quite liable TO set i'm and, sooner
or later, induce n fatal termination.
DIR. Picrce's Golden Medical Dis.
cOvcry acts powerfully upon the Liver, and
through that great blood purifying organ,
cleanses the system or all blood-taints and I'M
purities, from whatever cause arising. IL rs
equally eficacious in acting upon the Kid
neys, and other excretOry organs, cleansing.
strengthening and healing their diseases 40
an appetiZing restorative tonic, it promotes
digestion and nutrition, thereby building up
this wonderful medicine has gained grcas
celebrity in curing Fever and Ague, Chiis AND
Fever, Dumb Ague, and kindred diseases.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Bis
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
CURES ALL HsgMORS.

from q common Blotch, or Eruption, to tho
worst Scrofula. Salt-rheum, "Fever-sores,"
Scaly or Rough Skin, in short, all diseases
powerful, purifying, and invigorating medi-
cine. Great Eating Ulcers rapidly heal under
its benign influence. Especially has IL man.
Erysipelas, Boils, Carbuncles Sore Eyes. Scroll
ulous Sores and Swellings, Hip-joint Disease,
"White Swellngs," Goitre, or Thick Neck,
and Enlarged Glands Send ten cents i'm
stamps for u large Treatise, with colored
plates, on Skin Diseases, or the same amount
for Treatise on Scrofulous Affections.
"FOR TIE BLOOD IS THE LIFE"
Thoroughly cleanse it by using Dr. PierccNs
Golden Medical Discovery, and good
digestion, a fair skin, buoyant spirits, vital
strength and bodily health will be established
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-21
CONSUMPTION.

CONSUMPTION,
which is ScrOfuIa OF the Lungs, is arrested
and cured by this remedy, if taken in tina
earlier stages of the disease. From its mar
velous power over this terribly fatal disease.
when first offering this now world famed REM
edy to the public, Dr. Pierce thought seriously
of calling. it his CONSUMPTION CURE" but
abandoned that name as too restrictive for
a medicine which, from it's wonderful COM
bnation of tonic, or strengthening, alternative
or misunderstanding, anti-bilious pectoral, and
nutritive properties is unequaled. not only
as remedy for Consumption, but for ain
Chronic Diseases of the
Liver, Blood, and Lungs.
For Weak Lungs, Splitting Of Blood, Short
ness of Breath, Chronic Nasal Catarrh. Bron-
chitis, Asthma, Severe Coughs, aud kindred
affections, it is an efficient remedy.
Sold by Druggists, ut Sl.OO, or Six BottleD
for $500.
s8- Send ten cents in stamps for DR.. Pierce'e
book on Consumption. Address,
Worlds DspansaY Medical Association,
663 Main St. BUFFALO. ". ".
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-17
Fisnd,.h Youps nardsrer.

CHICAGO, Ill, August l6.-A Times
special from Columbis, s. o says: A
peculiar murder was committed In
Lancsster county, yesterday, by an
eight year old colored boy. He and
ais sister and another girl, about
three years Of sga, woro eating water.
melon. They had aditpuis, and tho
boy, being angry, while the girls had
their backs turned, reached down an
old double barrelled gun, cooked II aud
approached them IN an Indignant
manner, saying he was going 10 kill
them both. He aimed the gun at tbs
girls, bat he was hardly able TO hold II
up, and before he could shoot his
sister caught him by the arm aud
begged him not 30 kill her. The boy
finally sgreed 10 put the gun up, but
while doing 20, either by accident or
purposely, discharged tho wsspoD,
which was heavily loa led with buck
shot. The charge passed through his
sisteT'a.aTm, and took effect In the
brees. Of tbs oher girl, Alice Hueg,
killing her instantly. The sister II
badly wouuded, but may recover with
the loss Of IN arm. The coroner sjury
returned verdict Of accidental homi.
eide.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-17
Stockholders Meeting.

CIScEsATI, o., August l6.-At the
adjourned meeting Of the Cincinnati,
Hamilton and Dayton stockholders
today sbou. fifteen we're present,
Pfepidest Winslow moved that the
meeting adjourn until Angus, SOth, in
order thu, tho matter Of the claim
upon the Cincinnati, Hamiltoa aud
Dayton growing cut Of The pending
leaso Of the Dayton, Fort Wayne and
Chicago road might ba inlelligently
acted upon. His motion prevailed,
Nj. Winslox also stated that the To-
vest gs,i1g committee which went 10
New York was not ready 10 report.
Neither NJ Ives nor Mr.. stAyner was
pTesent
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-17
CAPITAL NOTES.

Joseph d. Bsthune, Register Of tho
Land Office at Los Angeles, Gal, has
resigned.
The bids which were invited for the
repair Of the marine barracks at Mare
Island, CAL, have been found to be In
excess Of the appropriation made for
the purpose, aud further action has
been postponed until next spring.
Secretary Lamar has modified his
order Of yestsrdsy restoring 20 the
public domain lands held a. indem.
nifty by various roads 30 far 20 u re-
lated to the Chicago, 81. Pau, Mime
apolis and Omaha Railroad Company
In the following particular: "As TO the
lands selected by this company,
amounting 10 1850 acres, and which
selections were disapproyed by the
Commissioner OF the General Land
Office on July 3, 1887, this order OF
restoration will not apply until the
decision by the department thereon,
lnSsmuch az the question Of the cor
rectness q said selections was pending
before and being considered by me
prior 70 the issuance Of the present
gYdern
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-17

America, and 30 we rec winner d you
to the protection CT the Almighty.
"Giveu at our court at Wind sor Cas-
tie, the 18th day Of July, In the year
of our Lord 1887, and In the fifsy.frst
year Of our reign. X ..%1cT SSeG FRIEND
"SALrssuRr."
wHITSKY's COMMITTEE.
Secretary Whitney has appointed a
board OF Cffi GERS, consisting OF Chief
Constructor I. d. Wilson, as senior
member and president; Engineer in
Chief George w. Melville, Capt Geo.
Brown, Assistant Naval Constructor;
Francis T. Bowles and Assistant Con.
structor Lewis Nixon, United States
Navy, to convene at such time and
place as may be designated by the
presiding fficsr Of the board, flr the
purpose OF tx mining and carefully
considering the plaus furnished by
"The Barrow Ship Boilding CJmpsny,
OF London England" for the cons rue.
ton Of battle chip OF about 5000
tons displacement, authoriz d by Con
g,ess, and reporting to the depsr'.
meat the probable cost, exclusive OF
armament, of constructing such vessel
accordance with said plans, the ar
NOR to be furnished by the Bethlehem
Iron Company, OF Bethlehem, Pa,
under their contract Of June l, 1887.
COMM sIoNRR GILMAN,
OF the Department OF Agriculture, who
has Just re,urntd from the North, in
an interview relative to the acreage Of
tobacco, says today: II was on my
vacation when the July report wOs
made and knew nothing Of II until
after it was published. Ifthere is any
inaccuracy in 1t, as Is charged, bave
no knowledge OF 1t, or responsibility
for 1t, but will promptly use my best
endeavors to ascertain and publish an
accurate statement OF tobacco acreage.
The work was in charge OF Mr. Dodge,
the ststisciaD, ia whoee intsgrity and
ability l have had full confidence al
n recognized expert by the tigaest
statistical experts in this country AID
in Europe. Ii Is freely acknow edged
| In foreign countries that our crop re-
ports are superior 10 those Of any
other government, Since my conncc.
ton with the department there have
been very positive exceptions taken
to estimate OF crops in several in.
stances, with the ultimate result tina,
they have been proven by rec
ords OF distribution 10 bs substantially
correct, often remarkably Close"
"What have you TO say, Mr.. Com.
missioner, as to the accuracy oil the
estimator"
~ cannot say yet. The Kentucky
percentage was based on local est.
mates for sixty.four counties, perhaps
not q sufli GENTLY full eel OF returns, &C
that q more extended investigation
was undertaken !or veriftauon Def r.
any complaint OF the estimate was re-
ceived. | sm sstitfiei that the report
WIS made honestly and In good faith
II Ia certain that the prospect fol
Western Texas is very poor. The
August report Of condition, even on
the area 70 which exc option is tsken
indicates less than bali acreage. The
reeult OF the presen, investigation vii
be given fully and fairly, with a de
termination TO get al the exact truth
as nearly as possible. have no posi-
bic ipteres. IN any otler reeult, and
am extremely anxious TO secure the
| higheSt accuracy that Ia obtainahle :